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S356 UVW

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,782 mi
Last recorded92,782 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 UVW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 92,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,440 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,510 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 87,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,613 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 86,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,100 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 85,191 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 88,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 88,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,959 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 80,959 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 77,776 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 73,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 73,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 68,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 65,574 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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S356 UVW is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 117,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S356 UVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S356 UVW registered?

S356 UVW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S356 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S356 UVW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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